- SeniorNet@Rockland offers computer training to adults of all ages (priority is given to those 50 and over) taught in a warm and friendly environment. Classes are taught in our Nanuet Learning Center.
- A goal of SeniorNet is to encourage lifelong learning, progressing along a pathway from computer literacy to fluency to mastery.
- The computer learning center is administered by volunteers who provide peer to peer hands-on instruction. Each class has an instructor, two coaches and is limited to eight students.
- Participants must become a member of SeniorNet National which has an annual fee of $40. The tuition fee for each course is $55.
- Courses offered are…
- Introduction to Computers - Using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Works students learn fundamental and transferable skills applicable to word processing, spreadsheets and database operations. Other topics covered include an introduction to the Internet, using e-mail and managing files using Windows Explorer. Prerequisite: Some familiarity with the use of a computer mouse and keyboard is expected. A course in basic skills is offered free of charge prior to the course beginning for those lacking these skills.
- A prerequisite for the following courses is completion of the Introduction to Computers course (or equivalent experience). Basic typing skills and easy access to a computer is helpful.
- Exploring the Internet - Students learn the basic Internet skills including an overview of how the Internet works and how to send and receive e-mail messages and attachments. You will be taught how to navigate the Web, search for information, participate in online chat sessions and use instant messaging.
- Word Processing - Students use Microsoft Word to hone their word processing skills. The course addresses how to type and edit simple documents, setting margins and tabs, working with tables, columns, headers footers and mail merge. Students also learn to format paragraphs, insert clipart, create bulleted or numbered lists and how to print documents.
- Genealogy - Students, using Family Tree Maker, learn how to install genealogy software and how to start a family file. Students gain experience entering information, showing relationships, adding pictures and sound, printing reports and creating GEDCOM files. You will be taught how to conduct online searches of standard genealogy data sources.
- Introduction to Quicken - Students are taught how to use Quicken, a financial program that makes it easy to see your overall financial health. It allows students to see where they stand financially and put a plan in place to get where they want to go. Students learn how to set up accounts and categories and to manage their checking, savings, credit card and investment accounts. The course includes instruction on setting up a budget and creating reports and graphs as well as an introduction to Quicken on the Internet.
- Digital Photography - Students are taught an understanding of digital images and their sources. The course covers how to take images from a camera, a scanner, the Internet or a CD and modify or enhance them using a personal computer. Students will be able to print pictures using an ink jet printer, incorporate them into letters or reports or use them in e-mail or on greeting cards.
- Exploring Windows XP - This course covers basic Windows procedures, including various ways of opening files and launching programs and how to create new folders. The course also includes modifying your desktop, your task bar and your start menu. You will learn how to add new icons to the desktop, and how to maintain the health of your system.
- SeniorNet@Rockland is supported by gracious contributions from Abobe Systems, Inc., Genealogy.com, IBM Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, Verizon, LeCroy Corportation, and Meals on Wheels Programs & Services of Rockland, Inc.
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